Jonathan and David
How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, thou wast slain in thine high places. I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women. 2 Samuel 1:25, 26. The friendship of Jonathan for […]
The Friendship Between Paul and Timothy
To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord…. Greatly desiring to see thee, … that I may be filled with joy. 2 Timothy 1:2-4. From the judgment hall of Caesar, Paul returned to his cell, realizing that he had gained for himself only a […]
Jesus and His Friends at Bethany
Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. John 11:5. There was one home that He loved to visit—the home of Lazarus, and Mary, and Martha; for in the atmosphere of faith and love His spirit had rest.65The Desire of Ages, 326. Among the most steadfast of Christ’s disciples was Lazarus of Bethany. From their […]
Visiting With One Another
Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name. And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make […]
Take a Day in the Country
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:2, 3. Let several families living in a city or village unite and leave the occupations which have taxed them physically and […]
Righteousness Enriches Life
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. Proverbs 21:21. Gatherings for social intercourse are made in the highest degree profitable and instructive when those who meet together have the love of God glowing in their hearts; when they meet to exchange thoughts in regard to the Word of God or […]
